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Add 72/27 and 56/36

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

72/27 + 56/36 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   72/27 = 72 × 4/27 × 4 = 288/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   56/36 = 56 × 3/36 × 3 = 168/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/108 + 168/108 = 288 + 168/108 = 456/108
5. 456/108 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 72/27 + 56/36 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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